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  • Mountain Equipment Co-op

The 11,839 sq. ft. (3,049 sq. m.) Mountain Equipment Co-op is the result of an extensive interior and exterior retrofi t of an existing one storey building plus mezzanine. In keeping with MEC's philosophy, the remodeled facility was designed with sustainability in mind at every stage. A skylight allows daylight to penetrate the retail area while a tank installed on the roof collects fresh rainwater for use in the toilets, thereby reducing water consumption. Rocks and extensive native planting provide ample space for bicycles and a rich and colourful exterior environment for staff and clients. Ten per cent of the existing parking stalls were also extensively landscaped to discourage vehicle use.